cockermouth05 Fletcher Christian (the "Mr. Christian!" of Mutiny on the Bounty fame) Fletcher Christian was born 25th September 1764 at Moorland Close near Cockermouth and educated at Cockermouth Free Grammar School. When he was thirteen his mother was forced to give up Moorland Close and move with her younger children to the Isle of Man, coincidentally the home of his captain, mentor, friend and finally nemesis, William Bligh. 1783 saw him begin his naval career joining the 'Eurydice' at Spithead. In 1786 Fletcher joined the crew of the 'Brittania' commanded by Lieutenant Bligh. Despite Bligh's seniority in rank and age the two men soon became firm friends. When William Bligh was appointed captain of the HMS Bounty, Fletcher went with him and was quickly promoted to acting Lieutenant.